- JUPITER
- Roman: Jupiter
- Roman: Callisto
- Roman: Europa
- Roman: Ganymede
- Roman: Leda
- Roman: Io
- NEARBY PLANETS
- Greek:Cronus
- Hindu: Sani
Myths about Jupiter and its Moons
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is also one of the brighter objects in the night sky. No one knows for sure who discovered Jupiter, but it was known in ancient times. The Roman god Jupiter is associated with the Greek god, Zeus. There are many interesting myths about Jupiter's Moons, too, which were named after mythological beings associated with Jupiter/Zeus.
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Roman: Jupiter
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of heaven and Earth and of all the Olympian gods. ...Read more
Roman: Callisto
Callisto was a river nymph, descended from the river god Inachus,TBD. Callisto was the favorite ...Read more
Roman: Europa
Europa was the beautiful daughter of the Phoenician king of Tyre, Agenor. Zeus (Jupiter), the ...Read more
Roman: Ganymede
Ganymede was a son of Tros, first king of the classical land known as Troy. One day Jupiter ...Read more
Roman: Leda
Various Greek myths are connected with the constellation Cygnus, which means "swan." Some authors ...Read more
Roman: Io
Io was a priestess of the Greek goddess Hera. Hera was the jealous wife of Zeus, the king of ...Read moreExplore Myths about other nearby planets
Greek:Cronus
In Greek mythology, Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea.He lead his brothers and sisters, ...Read more
Hindu: Sani
In Hindu mythology, Sani is identified with the inauspicious planet Saturn and its Regent, ...Read moreDid you know?
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